Ankara to Tuzla by train
Tuzla lies 1,274 km (791 mi) north-west of Ankara, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 13 h 57 min at the speeds typical of Turkey and Bosnia and Herzegovina rail, over roughly 1,554 km (966 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ankara | Tuzla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Turkey | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Population | 3.5 million | 142,486 |
| Elevation | 874 m (2,867 ft) | 225 m (738 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+3 (Europe/Istanbul) | UTC+2 (Europe/Sarajevo) |
| Stations on record | Hipodrom railway station, Gazi Mahallesi railway station, Gazi railway station | Tuzla railway station |
Clocks in Tuzla are 1 h behind Ankara right now, so a 13 h 57 min journey lands only 12 h 57 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tuzla
Crossing from Turkey into Bosnia and Herzegovina: money changes from the Lira to the Marka (BAM); the dialling code becomes +387; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648812.
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Staying in Tuzla
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Common questions
How far is Tuzla from Ankara?
1,274 km (791 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ankara; by road roughly 1,554 km (966 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Tuzla by train?
About 13 h 57 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ankara and Tuzla?
Tuzla is 1 h behind at the moment (Europe/Sarajevo against Europe/Istanbul).
What currency do I need in Tuzla?
The Marka (BAM).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.